Hold on to your hats, everyone. Lots of videos and pictures to share. I didn't mention that before we left for Ohio, my mom (Lola) came up to visit during Dexter's summer break. Right before Lola got here, Dexter had an unfortunate accident related to his teeth. I'll spare you the details, but the last picture is the end result of the accident.

Maybe this happy video will help open up this installment of the Dex Files.



Dexter took Lola to Fairyland in Oakland. Here's Lola and Dexter posing on a sail boat.



This is a pretty cool picture of Dexter on a merry go round.



Suzie hamming it up. It's such a cute picture!



Daddy with his straight face on.



Cutest monkey EVER.



And Lola joining in the fun.



Father and son enjoying the sights.



A few more pics from Ohio. Brooke giving Dexter a bear hug.



Sitting at the park in Ohio University.



Sitting and playing with dollies.



Dexter was being a suave guy by handing out flowers to all the ladies.



Kissing cousins?



Flower pickers



We ended up having to make the heart wrenching decision to have Dexter's front upper two teeth removed. Two different pediatric dentists (and our good friend Dr. Lars) looked at the x-rays and decided it was best to remove them, lest Dexter get a very bad infection.



And lastly, here's the day after Dexter's extraction. The tooth fairy was extra kind to him by getting him a new crane. But you know, Dexter really deserved getting a big present for such a difficult time.

The Nasols of Oakland took a trip out to Ohio. Yup, we flew out there (with no problems!), had fun, and came back. That coupled with potty training, resulted in a great trip (with a few hiccups). Seeing as I had never been to Ohio, I found the state BEAUTIFUL. The Wards and the Loweys are great to have as in-laws, I mean that with all my heart. Congrats to Evan and Winter on a beautiful wedding. Here is the wedding party. Cousin Evan is the handsome groom, second guy on the left. Winter is obviously the beautiful bride in the gown. Cousin Ellen (Evan's sister) is the second beautiful woman from the right.



Before the wedding was the rehearsal dinner at Abrio's Brick Oven. I was quick to take a picture of cousin Brooke and Dexter walking to dinner.



We stayed at the Chi Omega house. Yes, a sorority. First time for me to stay at a sorority. Perhaps my last.

Dexter and Brooke were discussing the sleeping arrangements and who would sleep where. Don't worry, no one slept in the top bunk, but there was plenty of discussing by Dexter. Dexter talking with Brooke justing saying, "Ok" to everything he says.



The university is right down the street from the campus. Not even half a block away!



The last night of our Ohio visit, we stayed at cousin Ellen's house. There was a railroad track very close to her house so Dexter had to make sure that the tracks were straight and true.



We spent a lot of time at Aunt Beth and Uncle Jack's (Evan and Ellens parents, Suzie's Aunt). We loved visiting with them so much!

Before the wedding, there were quite a few festivities to enjoy. One of the festivities was Brooke and Dexter dancing for our enjoyment.





And their field. We had a great time in Ohio during this visit. We can't wait for the next occasion for a visit to Athens!